Kate Lockyer

Kate Lockyer is a content producer for Canstar Blue’s Consumer team. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Queensland and worked on content for a variety of organisations, including 4ZZZ and family social services. You can follow Kate on LinkedIn.


Coffee Machine Maintenance Guide

How to clean your coffee machine

Posted by October 19th 2023

A good cup of coffee can be affected by many factors, one of which is the cleanliness of your machine. Built-up oil or grime can taint the flavour of your home brew and leave it …



Automatic Dishwasher doors

Auto-Open Dishwasher Buying Guide

Posted by March 7th 2024

Canstar Blue lists dishwashers that automatically open once a cycle ends to help release moisture and in turn, help dry your dishes.


Should I buy a soup maker

Soup Maker Buying Guide

Posted by August 29th 2023

Is there anything better than a piping hot bowl of soup on a chilly night? Yes! Soup that doesn’t come from a can. One quick way to make soup is to use a blender to pulverise …